Mountain parks in Canada

 

Great choice — Canada is famous for its stunning mountain parks, especially in the west. Here’s a list of some of the most famous and beautiful mountain parks in Canada:

Top Mountain Parks in Canada

1. Banff National Park (Alberta)

• Canada’s first and most famous national park.
• Known for Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, glaciers, and the Rocky Mountains.
• Great for hiking, skiing, wildlife spotting, and hot springs.

2. Jasper National Park (Alberta)

• The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.
• Highlights include the Athabasca Glacier, Maligne Lake, Spirit Island, and lots of hiking trails.
• Amazing for stargazing as it's a Dark Sky Preserve.

3. Yoho National Park (British Columbia)

• Neighbour to Banff — known for Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, and rugged peaks.
• Great for hiking and nature photography.

4. Kootenay National Park (British Columbia)

• Famous for its Radium Hot Springs, canyons, and alpine scenery.
• Less crowded, with beautiful trails like Paint Pots and Marble Canyon.

5. Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta)

• Shares a border with Glacier National Park in Montana, USA.
• Known for dramatic mountain scenery meeting prairie landscapes.
• A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

6. Mount Revelstoke National Park (British Columbia)

• Unique for its drive-up Meadows in the Sky Parkway, leading to alpine wildflowers.
• Popular for hiking and backcountry camping.

7. Glacier National Park (British Columbia)

• Not to be confused with the U.S. park — known for steep mountains, glaciers, and deep valleys.
• Great for mountaineering and scenic drives.

8. Gros Morne National Park (Newfoundland & Labrador)

• Eastern Canada's mountain gem — dramatic fjords, cliffs, and hiking routes like Gros Morne Mountain Trail.
• A UNESCO World Heritage Site.